Each October, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we pause to honor the lives that ended far too soon. We remember the babies who were never held, the infants held only briefly, and the families who carry the weight of love and loss every single day.
This month, our team at Carolinas Fertility Institute acknowledges what is too often left unspoken: grief that begins before a first breath and lingers long after the world has moved on.
It’s estimated that 1 in 4 women will experience a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss in their lifetime. These aren’t rare events—they are quietly devastating moments that affect millions of parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends. And yet, the silence surrounding this grief can leave families feeling isolated and invisible.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is not only about remembrance—it’s about visibility, validation, and compassion. It’s a time to share stories, light candles, wear ribbons, and hold space for those who are mourning. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness about how we as a society, as caregivers, and as communities can better support grieving families—by listening without judgment, by avoiding clichés, and by simply being present.
If you or someone you love has experienced this kind of loss, we see you. Your baby mattered. Your grief is real. And your story deserves to be heard—not just this month, but always.
This October, let’s light the way with compassion. Let’s turn our awareness into action and ensure that no family has to grieve in silence.
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